Merger of JDS, LJD prone to happen quickly
By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With only a few weeks remaining for notification to be issued for the approaching meeting elections, the merger of JDS and LJD —LDF allies — is prone to happen quickly. A supply mentioned each the events have arrived at a broad consensus on varied points, together with sharing of posts, and that the merger may very well be accomplished as early as by this month-end. JDS chief and Water Resources Minister Okay Krishnankutty advised reporters on Saturday that the merger course of might be accomplished this month.
A supply mentioned the modalities of the merger are presently being labored out. The LDF is alleged to have some reservations concerning the JDS’ strategy in the direction of the BJP in Karnataka. “Talks are on. There is lack of clarity on the JDS’ approach towards the BJP in Karnataka. We can’t compromise on our stance regarding the BJP. That needs to be sorted out,” mentioned an LJD supply.
Meanwhile, a JDS supply mentioned the merger course of will quickly be accomplished. Both have arrived at a remaining resolution on the brand new celebration construction. Only after the merger, formal discussions on seat-sharing will start. “Last time as part of the UDF, the LJD had contested seven seats. Once the merger is completed, the party will take a call on the number of seats to which it will stake claim in the LDF. The Vadakara seat need not be a sticking point,” the supply mentioned.
The CPM management can be eager on the JDS-LJD merger. The two events had carried out formal discussions a few months in the past and additional talks had been held this month. A supply mentioned each the events have now adopted a liberal stance over sharing of celebration positions and therefore the merger course of is continuing easily.
